Medical Records Request
Our Health Information Management Department can release records from Gulfport Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital, and any Singing River Health System-owned clinic.
Health Information Management
Records can be requested and picked up from Ocean Springs Hospital or Pascagoula Hospital for any hospital or Singing River owned Medical Clinic. For Gulfport Hospital records, you must contact the Gulfport Office.
| Hospital | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport Hospital* North end of the main building, near the back employee exit/entrance. | Office: (228)-575-7128 Fax: (228) 575-7126 | Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:30PM |
| Ocean Springs Hospital South end of the ground floor. | Office: (228) 818-1169 Fax: (228) 818-1124 | Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM |
| Pascagoula Hospital East end of the ground floor. | Office: (228) 809-5197 Fax: (228) 809-5343 | Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM |
Requesting Medical Records
We release records for Singing River Health System, which includes: Gulfport Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital, and any Singing River Health System owned clinics. To have a copy of your medical records sent to another facility or to obtain a copy for other purposes, please complete the following steps.
- Download the Authorization Form
To have a copy of the Authorization Form mailed to you, please call (228) 809-5197. - Complete and sign the Authorization Form and provide a clear copy of your driver’s license or ID.
- Deliver, fax or mail the signed Authorization Form and proper identification to:
Singing River Health System
Attn: Health Information Management
2809 Denny Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39581
Proper Forms of photo identification are:
| Driver’s License Employment Photo ID State Issued Photo ID Current School Photo ID Military/VA Photo ID Valid, Current Photo Passport |
If Applicable, please provide:
| Power of Attorney for Healthcare Legal Guardianship Papers Death Certificate Executorship Papers Jackson County Court Order Next of Kin Affidavit Relevant Court Documents |
It is the policy of the Release of Information Office to complete requests in the order in which they are received. All requests are processed in a timely manner; however, certain circumstances may cause delays in processing and can take up to 30 days to process.
The Medical Records Department will contact you by phone or mail when your records are ready and payment is due.
Medical Records Service Fees
There is no charge for having your medical records sent directly to another healthcare facility/provider. However, there are minimal fees (per page) for obtaining medical records for other purposes. See below for the itemization of charges.
| Medical Records Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-100 pages paper | $1.00 |
| 101 pages or more paper | $0.50 |
| CD | $6.50 |
| Radiology Discs | $6.50 |
| Radiology Discs — Off-Site Fee | $15.00 |
| Postage | 10% of record price |
| Verification of Birth ((If child is over a year old you will need to contact Mississippi Vital Statistics at (601) 206-8200 for a birth certificate)) | $10.00 |
Certified Copies of Birth Certificates
To request certified copies of Birth Certificates or for changes/corrections, you may use the following options:
- Call Mississippi Vital Statistics at (601) 206-8200 and follow the prompts
- Order online or download the application from www.msdh.ms.gov
Mail completed application to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700